Junction City, KS

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    2018 Population
    34,895
    US Senator
    Jerry Moran
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Roger Marshall
    Republican Party
    2018 Median Age
    26.1
    1.14% 1-year decrease
    2018 Poverty Rate
    12.2%
    18.4% 1-year decrease
    2018 Median Household Income
    $49,185
    6.7% 1-year growth
    2018 Median Property Value
    $142,200
    0.211% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in N/A reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.3% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

    In 2018, the median property value in N/A was $142,200, and the homeownership rate was 37.3%.

    Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

    N/A borders Manhattan, KS and Topeka, KS.

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    Population & Diversity

    N/A is home to a population of 34.9k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2018, 7.25% of Junction City, KS residents were born outside of the country (2.53k people).

    In 2018, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.8k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.04k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.3%
    2018 Citizenship
    96.8%
    2017 Citizenship

    As of 2018, 97.3% of Junction City, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Junction City, KS
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      19.8k ± 92
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      5.91k ± 289
    3. White (Hispanic)
      4.04k ± 368
    16%
    Hispanic Population
    5.57k people

    In 2018, there were 3.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (19.8k people) in N/A than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.04k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16% of the people in N/A are hispanic (5.57k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.25%
    2018 Foreign-Born Population
    2.53k people
    7.86%
    2017 Foreign-Born Population
    2.81k people

    As of 2018, 7.25% of Junction City, KS residents (2.53k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in N/A was 7.86%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,843 ± 465
    2. Vietnam
      698 ± 124
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      594 ± 160

    N/A has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 4.07 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in N/A.

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    Health

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2018, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 38.2% under 18 years, 27.3% between 18 and 34 years, 25.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.22% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    6.74%
    Uninsured
    21.8%
    Employer Coverage
    10.1%
    Medicaid
    4.61%
    Medicare
    20.9%
    Non-Group
    35.9%
    Military or VA

    Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in N/A declined by 20.4% from 8.47% to 6.74%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    11.8k
    2018 Value
    ± 805
    1.93%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.2%

    From 2017 to 2018, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 11.6k employees to 11.8k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,424 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (800 people), and Material Moving Occupations (767 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    11.8k
    2018 Value
    ± 805
    1.93%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.2%

    From 2017 to 2018, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 1.93%, from 11.6k employees to 11.8k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Public Administration (1,852 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,814 people), and Retail Trade (1,251 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $35,386
    Median earning men ± $4,226
    $26,067
    Median earning women ± $1,786

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2018 are Information ($50,375), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($44,464), and Construction ($43,487).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2018 are Public Administration ($41,600), Manufacturing ($31,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,446).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.11%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Junction City, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (41%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in N/A was $142,200 in 2018, which is 0.427 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $141,900 to $142,200, a 0.211% increase. The homeownership rate in N/A is 37.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in N/A have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $142,200
    Median Property Value 2018
    ±$10,126
    $4,756
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$418
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    Rent vs Own

    37.3%
    Homeownership
    2018
    62.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2018

    In 2018, 37.3% of the housing units in N/A were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39%.

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    Household Income

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    $49,185
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,156
    12.8k
    Number of Households
    ± 842

    In 2018, the median household income of the 12.8k households in N/A grew to $49,185 from the previous year's value of $46,096.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2018
    1. Drove Alone (86.5%)
    2. Carpooled (7.71%)
    3. Worked At Home (2.93%)

    In 2018, 86.5% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.71%) and those who worked at home (2.93%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number
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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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